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Finn, diagnosed with congenital heart disease, sitting in the hospital in his starlight gown, donate to help kids like Finn

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Hospitalized kids need your help more than ever. Give today, and your donation will be matched.

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  1. Virtual Reality

    $10 could provide 10 hours of virtual reality for a seriously ill kid.

    Give $10

  2. Gaming

    $15 could provide an hour of game play to 15 seriously ill kids.

    Give $15

  3. Hospital Wear

    $25 could provide a comfy and colorful gown for a seriously ill kid.

    Give $25

Every 30 seconds a child is diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. 

These kids are scared, lonely, and missing out on all of the things that make being a kid fun.  

That’s where Starlight comes in.  

We deliver happiness to seriously ill children and their families at more than 800 children’s hospitals and health care facilities in the US.  

Our state-of-the-art programs like Starlight Virtual Reality, Starlight Hospital Wear, and Starlight Gaming entertain, distract, and inspire hospitalized kids.  

Since 1982, Starlight has brought smiles to more than 16 million seriously ill children and their families. 

  1. :30
    How often a child is diagnosed with a serious illness or injury
  2. 800+
    The number of hospitals and health care facilities in our nationwide network
  3. 16 million
    How many smiles have been delivered since 1982
  4. $10
    The amount that can deliver happiness to 10 children

Be a shining light for seriously ill kids

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Because happy kids heal faster

  1. COVID-19 and Seriously Ill Kids: An Update on Starlight Kid Finn

    Earlier this year, we introduced you to Finn – a curious, outgoing five-year-old, born with congenital heart disease, who loves Starlight Gowns. Now-- amid the coronavirus pandemic—Finn is waiting for an MRI that’s been delayed.

    Finn's Story

  2. Help Seriously Ill Kids on #GivingTuesdayNow

    Don't miss #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. On this day, Starlight invites you to create a wave of generosity for hospitalized kids and their families.

    Help seriously ill Kids

  3. Coronavirus Q&A with the Worry Proof MD

    We sat down with pediatrician, author, mom, and Starlight Board Vice-Chair Dr. Cara Natterson to talk about the coronavirus pandemic and to get expert answers to our burning questions.

    Read her answers

  4. During COVID-19: We Are Still Delivering Happiness

    During these challenging times we would like to provide some resources for you and your family we hope you find helpful.

    Starlight's Resources